Ovens with metallic belts and microwave launch box assemblies for processing food products
US11412584B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/782
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In certain examples, a food processing machine for processing a food product includes a housing defining a cavity, a conveyor with a belt comprising metal for conveying the food product through the cavity in a longitudinal direction, and a convection heating system for heating air in the cavity such that heated air heats the food product as the food product is conveyed through the cavity. A microwave launch box system is configured to emit microwave energy into the cavity in a lateral direction transverse to the longitudinal direction to thereby further heat the food product as the food product is conveyed through the cavity.
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